I just want to say that this is definitely not always true. We bought activated tickets from SOG and were asked for a military ID at the turnstiles. I think it's the exception but it can happen. It's just part of the privilege of getting a good deal on these tickets. If you use these tickets, the person who was eligible to buy them should be present to show their ID.As long as their activated; then you do not need the military member or any kind of id.